The U.S. government’s Computer Emergency Readiness Team, on its website, advised consumers and businesses to disable a feature known as Universal Plug and Play or UPnP, and some other related features that make devices from computers to printers accessible over the open Internet.” Read more..

It’s kind of what happens when you think about security after you design and build something.. Like we’ve done with this “tech”.

Today’s quote: “Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want.” ~ Margaret Young

Gaia,
I am always gratified when a reader takes the time to let me know that my efforts are appreciated. Thank you.

But, I am more satisfied when I learn that they’ve followed the tip/advice, and taken steps to make themselves better protected from the villainy inhabiting the Internet and reduced their chances of becoming a victim of (cyber)crime. And that’s true regardless of where they obtain the information.

… I am afraid, though, that even the most basic ‘practices’ of ‘safer surfing’ are still either unknown, or unheeded by the majority of “average computer users”, and I still routinely encounter folks using one, easily guessed password for everything, and haven’t made a backup… ever.

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Enjoy!

(Not in a very good mood. Got letter from my job..After 6 yrs..SEE YA! No notice..no nothing..for both of us……Bleh!)

• About Tech Paul

I am a (semi)-Retired CompTIA Certified computer & network technician, and the owner of Aplus Computer Aid. I have been building/fixing networks and computers since Windows 95 was the new kid on the block.

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